 Ride
with us as we track
and observe the unbridled, untamed, wild Mustang. Take a step back in
time as we explore the past of the Pizona Area in the Inyo National
Forest. Spend four days observing the free roaming herds, blooming wildflowers
and other resident wildlife including the mountain lion, horses natural
predator. After a day in the saddle, relax, watch the sunset and enjoy
a hearty meal prepared by our cook over an open fire. Each evening after
dinner, discussions will be led by our experienced guides and guest
speakers focusing on the history, social behavior and uncertain future
of these proud animals.
This is a trip for those who would
like to experience the life of a cowboy out on the range. An active,
riding trip for people of all ages and riding levels. The group will
operate from base camp and will ride out each day to the open range
by high mountains. Don't miss four days of hospitality, home cooking
and the thrill of Western life.
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WILD MUSTANG TRIP
ITINERARY |
DAY ONE
Meet in Bishop, California
at 8:00 a.m. After breakfast, we will travel by van out to base camp
operation near Mono Lake where you will meet your horse and start out on
a great adventure. Once in camp, that nights slide presentation will
center around the historical background and political evolution of the
wild horse populations |
DAY TWO
After breakfast, you're on
the trail again. We will head in a different direction each day with
that days field discussion centered around the physical environment of
the horse range. This includes climate, geology, water and seasonal
changes. That nights slide presentation will focus on physiology,
reproduction, behavior and nutrition of wild horses. |
DAY THREE
This day we will look at
the relationship between the wild horses and other animals and plant
life on the horse range. This will include the relationship of the
mountain lion and the wild horses in the area. |
DAY FOUR
Seminar for this morning
will be obtaining, training and making usable saddle horses from wild
horses. Ride out to the vans and return to Bishop, arriving about 3:00
p.m.
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| TRIP DATES SCHEDULED FOR 2008 |
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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All trips are full service and include three
mountain gourmet meals a day, horse, tack and camp gear, plus
lots of tall stories and singing around the camp fire.
Personal gear and a sleeping bag is all that is
needed. Riders of all abilities, from beginner to expert, are
welcome. |
MUSTANGS IN
THE WILD
May 17th - May 20nd
May 24th - May 27th
May 31st - June 3rd
June 4th - 7th
Cost - $650 for one person
$350 each for two people to a group
$265 each for three to four people to a group
$240 each for five to twelve people to a group |
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Photo of the Crew (Kent Dohnel, Christian, David
Scott and Julian) taken
by their
guest Hannah on the 2005 Equine Understanding Trip |
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| Photos
below from past trips |
Photo © Joeann Edmonds |
Photo © Bruce Svenson |
Photo © Ira Gostin |
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"Congress finds
and declares that
wild free-roaming
horses and burros are living symbols of the historic and pioneer
spirit of the West;
(and) that they contribute to the diversity of life forms within
the Nation and enrich the lives of the American people ..."
(Public Law 92-195, December 15, 1971) |
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